President Donald Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, on Saturday to address his grievances with comedian Bill Maher. In a comprehensive post nearing 500 words, the President labeled Maher as a "jerk" and "a highly overrated LIGHTWEIGHT." The President's statement followed a private White House dinner with Maher in the spring of 2025, which seemed to have left a negative impression.
During the post, President Trump urged fellow Republicans to refrain from using Maher's critical stance on the political left as an indicator of a broader ideological shift. "Our Base, the Greatest of All Time, laughs at your weakness when you do it!" he stated. The President also accused Maher of suffering from "Trump Derangement Syndrome," implying that Maher's criticism has become obsessive and irrational.
President Trump recounted the circumstances of Maher's visit, stating that the dinner was arranged through a mutual acquaintance. Despite initial hesitations, Trump agreed to host Maher, describing the comedian as "extremely nervous" upon arrival and requesting a drink to calm his nerves. Although their interaction was somewhat positive, with Maher being respectful after the meeting, President Trump noted that the comedian's program soon resumed its critical tone towards him.
In his post, President Trump listed several accomplishments from his time in office, including border security improvements, crime reduction, a robust stock market, military advancements, and diplomatic progress. He argued that given these successes, criticism from Maher was unjustified.
The President's frustration with Maher was reignited by comments made on a recent episode of HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher," where the comedian scrutinized a jesting Truth Social post from Trump. The President clarified that his remark about China potentially affecting Canadian ice hockey was meant to be humorous, not serious.
Trump also took a moment to compare Maher's audience size to that of other late-night hosts, suggesting that Maher's influence was limited due to lower ratings. He mentioned Maher's unfulfilled intentions to return to the White House for a holiday event and concluded by emphasizing his preference to focus on governance rather than entertain such criticisms, stating, "I'd much rather spend my time MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN than wasting it on him."
The President thanked his readers for their attention to what he considered a "minor matter," underscoring his commitment to prioritizing his presidential duties over media disputes.
